Spanning 121.4 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Lehman to Bensalem takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes of pure drive time. Because the route is entirely comprised of local roads like York Road, South Main Street, and North Main Street, it is best suited as a single-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend about $20 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers moving between these two Northeastern locations. Since the drive focuses on local navigation rather than highway travel, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into one day, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for additional stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.4 miles from Lehman, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
65 mi
1h 9m
US 30
28.6 mi
41m
US 222
15.8 mi
19m
Hanover Road
2.6 mi
4m
I 83
2.2 mi
3m
Street Road
1.7 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.3 mi
2m
West Market Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 65 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehman, PA and Bensalem, PA.
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Start on Lehman Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Lehman Road
2
Turn right onto PA 116
0.3 mi·36 sec·York Road
3
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
124 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
5
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi·2 min·North Main Street
6
Continue on PA 116
2.6 mi·4 min·Hanover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 30
1.1 mi·2 min·West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 30
5.8 mi·10 min·US 30
Toward US 30 East: LancasterUse the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 83 South: BaltimoreUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 83
2.2 mi·3 min·I 83
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
12
Turn right onto South Belmont Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Belmont Street
13
Turn right onto PA 462
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Market Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto US 30
23 mi·31 min·US 30
16
Take the exit onto US 222
16 mi·19 min·US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
18
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.2 mi·25 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
21
Merge onto I 76; PATP
65 mi·1 hr 9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto PA 132
1.7 mi·2 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto Knights Road
261 ft·8 sec·Knights Road
25
Turn right
135 ft·9 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 2-hour and 5-minute drive, plan your departure for a time when local traffic is at its lightest to ensure a smoother experience. Since you are sticking to local roads, there is no need for complex highway planning, but you should keep your navigation system updated to handle the numerous turns on York, South Main, and North Main streets. Budgeting $20 for fuel should cover your needs, but keeping a little extra in reserve for idling in local traffic is a smart move. Because the route has no designated stops, take advantage of the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a quick rest or a stretch. Pay close attention to local signage, as the lack of highway markers means you will rely heavily on reading street names to stay on track.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Lehman, PA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensalem, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lehman, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lehman, PA
This is one driving day of about 122.9 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Lehman, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 65 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 120.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip|~14m in|US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
12.4 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
7
15.1 mi into trip|~28m in|PA 462 / East Market Street
Turn right onto PA 462 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|Colonel Howard Boulevard
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
7
120.7 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.38 one way
$40.75 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$22.32
$44.63
premium
$4.93
$23.83
$47.67
diesel
$5.61
$27.13
$54.27
Estimated Tolls: $8.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(65 mi)$8.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.9
0
$12.90
$5.90
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.92
EV Truck/SUV
49.2
0
$17.21
$7.87
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Lehman, PA
Morning
in Lehman on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bensalem, PA
Morning
in Bensalem on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Akron, PA
61 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 93.2
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$1
near mile 105.9
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 105.9
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 84.7
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 46.6
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 8.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, you will stay off the interstates entirely, navigating through a series of local roads that prioritize connection over speed. The route is characterized by constant changes in direction rather than long, monotonous stretches of pavement. Because this is a purely local journey, you will find yourself navigating through town streets and arterial roads throughout the entire 121.4-mile distance. The experience is intimate and hands-on, requiring you to stay alert for frequent turns and road transitions as you move toward Bensalem.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near US 30.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 122.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lehman, PA and Bensalem, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Pa Turnpike.
Patp
54.4 mi in|~1h 20m
Pa Turnpike
54.4 mi in|~1h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 122.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.45 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bensalem, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bensalem, PA before heading back.
